Historic bridges · South West England
Paynes Bridge
In or near Gidleigh.
Paynes Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Martin Bodman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Okehampton · 7.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Paynes Bridge, the nearest railway station is Okehampton, which is 7.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is EX20 2QD, and entry is free.
About
Paynes Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1106138). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details THROWLEIGH SX 69 SE 1/220 Paynes Bridge II Road bridge over Shilley Pool stream. Probably early C19. Granite stone rubble with ashlar voussoirs and coping. Small single span bridge. The plain vault is a segmental arch springing from relatively tall vertical abuttments which line the stream. There is no dripcourse. The parapet is flat and the walls curve outwards slightly each end. The coping is slightly curved. Listing NGR: SX6580591567 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 94752 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Dartmoor SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Paynes Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-West England. It is recognised for its architectural significance and contribution to the local heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7082, -3.9019
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- South Tawton
- Postcode
- EX20 2QD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Okehampton — 7.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26400028 (CC0)
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Church of St Mary the Virgin
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Throwleigh War Memorial
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Higher Shilstone Farmhouse Including Stables And Garden Walls Adjoining To South
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Where to eat & stay near Paynes Bridge
Places to stay
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Elvan Farm Pop-up Campsite
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Woodland Springs Adults only Touring Park
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Gidleigh Park
Gidleigh Park — a hotel in england south west.
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The Three Crowns Hotel
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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Tom Cobley Tavern
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Warren House Inn
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White Hart Hotel
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Paynes Bridge?
- Paynes Bridge is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX20 2QD), in the parish of South Tawton.
- What is Paynes Bridge?
- Paynes Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Paynes Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX20 2QD.
- Is Paynes Bridge a listed building?
- Paynes Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Paynes Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Paynes Bridge is part of the North Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Paynes Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Paynes Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Paynes Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX20 2QD.